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Early experi- mental work The nine principal elements of igneous rocks The rock- forming minerals Degree of crystal ... Rocks constituent Igneous Rocks 201.
Early experi- mental work The nine principal elements of igneous rocks The rock- forming minerals Degree of crystal ... Rocks constituent Igneous Rocks 201.
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... rocks and in part adapted from W.A. Richardson and G. Sneesby , " The Frequency Distribution of Igneous Rocks : I. Frequency Distribution of the Major Oxides in Analyses of Igneous Rocks , " Mineralog Mag . , ( 1922 ) . 9 percentage ...
... rocks and in part adapted from W.A. Richardson and G. Sneesby , " The Frequency Distribution of Igneous Rocks : I. Frequency Distribution of the Major Oxides in Analyses of Igneous Rocks , " Mineralog Mag . , ( 1922 ) . 9 percentage ...
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... rocks . Extrusive rocks , particularly basalt lavas , are most important in this regard , by virtue of their great areal extent , great susceptibility to weathering , and high ... Rocks * ( in percentage ) 220 Igneous Rocks , Intrusive.
... rocks . Extrusive rocks , particularly basalt lavas , are most important in this regard , by virtue of their great areal extent , great susceptibility to weathering , and high ... Rocks * ( in percentage ) 220 Igneous Rocks , Intrusive.
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